F-117 Nighthawk - T-shirt Hawker Typhoon but was better known for

but was better known for its role as a search and rescue helicopter

This American tandem rotor helicopter began its service in 1962 and continues to work hard for many airforces around the world

operating a diversity of roles in many varied theatres

000 operations with the loss of 1

F-117 Nighthawk - T-shirt Hawker Typhoon but was better known forLockheed F 117 Nighthawk The Nighthawk first flew in 1981 at Groom Lake, Nevada. The programme was shrouded in security until it was revealed to the public in 1988. First combat operations were during the first Gulf War of 1991 as the Stealth Fighter. With the development of the F 22 Raptor the F 117 was retired in 2008.